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- Summary: The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.
- Record Label: Ninja Tune
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock, Jazz
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Walking a fine line between being leftfield and hook-laden, Jaga Jazzist have delivered another selection of epic, psychedelic sojourns through electronics, brass and beats that consistently engage and excite.
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Ultimately, this is what more bands should be striving to achieve: to thrill us, inspire us and confuse us - often all at the same time; to utiliize technology for the betterment of the whole rather than for technologies sake; and to allow multiple talents to merge and shine without a sense of the intrusion of personal ego.
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While "Toccata" is lengthy, it never loses its thrust or ability to captivate--and excepting a mismatched moment or two on “220 V / Spektral,” the same can be said for all of One-Armed Bandit.
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It is no accident; Jaga Jazzist is trying to blow your mind. It is supposed to feel like a masterpiece.
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MojoThere is a pinch of prog too, manifested in kaleidoscopic intricacy rather than anything unnecessarily tricksy - their sound remains muscular and funky. [Feb 2010]
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Bandit is a smart album made for smart people, and something that garnered them critical acclaim in the past is lost. So yes, One-Armed Bandit is a good record. But Jaga Jazzist can do better.
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UncutIn danger of becoming a Loose Tubes for the ATp generation, this once fleetfooted group have blundered into a vat of fudge. [Feb 2010, p.89]
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